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Ricky Perry supporter Alice Patterson believes ‘demons’ control Democratic Party!


 
Texas governor Rick Perry seems to really go out of his way to associate himself with complete fruitcakes. There’s a curious item at Right Wing Watch today about zany churchlady Alice Patterson, one of Perry’s “church mobilizers” for his “The Response” prayer rally. Patterson works on getting African-Americans interested in the Republican party (good luck!) and is the author of a book about her career titled Bridging the Racial and Political Divide: How Godly Politics Can Transform a Nation.

Kyle Mantyla, the author of the post, is reading Patterson’s book and found this astonishing tidbit about how she came to believe that the Democratic Party is “an invisible network of evil comprising an unholy structure,”(i.e. controlled by demons) when she was listening to a sermon by Charles D. Pierce. (Pierce author of Prayers That Outwit the Enemy and the recent book, Time to Defeat the Devil).

As Chuck described ‘Saul Structures,’ my thoughts raced to politics. “Oh my God, Chuck is describing the Democratic Party!” This was the first time I’d ever considered that an evil structure could be connected to and empowered by a political party ... One strong fallen angel cannot wreak havoc on an entire nation by himself. He needs a network of wicked forces to restrain the Church and to deceive the masses. Unlike the Holy Spirit, who is everywhere at once and can speak to millions of people simultaneously, the devil can only be in one place at a time. By himself Satan would be totally ineffective, but in cooperation with other powers of darkness he erects structures to deceive and manipulate entire nations ... At the time I was listening to Chuck Pierce in Louisiana, I hadn’t given any thought at all to strongholds in political parties. If I had ever thought about it, of course, it would have made sense, but it was new information. As Chuck’s words began to sink in, I asked the “Lord, Father, what is the demonic structure behind the Democratic Party?”

Incidentally, it doesn’t look like Perry’s day of prayer and “atonement” for America is getting much traction:  According to Wonkette:

“[O]nly 8,000 tragic souls have signed up for Perry’s “The Response” rally on Saturday, which is mathematically many less than the 71,000 or so people that fit in the gigantic football stadium where he’s holding it. Has America suddenly lost its appetite for asking God to solve its problems? Did an entire day of Rick Perry weeping and speaking in tongues while a cabal of hate-mongering evangelical pastors grown in jars under Pat Buchanan’s bed fling spittle full of damnation and hellfire at everyone just sound like a little too much fun?”

 

 

Posted by Richard Metzger
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08.04.2011
06:31 pm
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Interesting People and their pets
08.04.2011
06:31 pm
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In The Cat Inside William Burroughs paid a great compliment to his favorite animals:

“My relationships with my cats has saved me from a deadly, pervasive ignorance.”

Now, isn’t that a true thing? That our relationship with animals can have such a benevolent influence. I’m spending the week looking after a friend’s dog (a cute, wee strawberry-blonde, Lakeland Terrier), who has, over the years, taught me much about myself, for which I will always be grateful.

In thanks for that, here is a small selection of some interesting people and their lovely animal companions.
 
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James Dean and his cat, Marcus, a gift from Elizabeth Taylor, who took custody of Marcus after Dean’s death.
 
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Frank Sinatra and Ringo.
 
More animal pics, after the jump…
 

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Posted by Paul Gallagher
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08.04.2011
06:31 pm
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POW! Roy Lichtenstein’s ‘Batman’ TV Guide cover, 1966
08.04.2011
05:03 pm
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Behold one of the rarest collectible issues of TV Guide, the March 26, 1966 printing with a cover executed by Roy Lichtenstein. Featuring Adam West from ABC-TV’s Batman, this issue will set you back for $200 if it’s in good condition.
 
Below, the delightful movie trailer for the sixties Batman feature film:
 

Posted by Richard Metzger
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08.04.2011
05:03 pm
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How you, yes you, can help the Wisconsin recall election from your own home


 
The recall election in Wisconsin is one of the most important American political events of our time. What happens in Wisconsin is not a “local” event, it will have repercussions that will continue to reverberate nationally—one way of the other—for a long time in this country. If progressives can’t win a victory in a state like Wisconsin, god help America, because the Reichwing fangs will be bared with a slobbering viciousness like they never have been before.

But if the little guys win, Republicans will think twice about pulling this kind of shit again. It’s that simple.

The positively heroic level of commitment from the state’s working people to the recall cause and rolling back the corrosive influence of the billionaire Koch Brothers on Wisconsin politics, has truly been a fantastic thing to watch. It’s one of the best things I’ve seen in America in my lifetime… but it’s not over yet.

Before next Tuesday’s Wisconsin recall election, this new ad—featuring a former Republican voter who’s had enough with the Republican Party—will run on television in the district of Republican State Sen. Alberta Darling, now fighting a recall challenge from Democrat Rep. Sandy Pasch.

The recall election in Wisconsin is only a few days away. If you can donate even $3, please go to ActBlue and help them buy airtime for this low-key, but quite effective ad.

You can help get the Democratic vote out from your own home by making canvassing calls for the Wisconsin Democratic Party’s phone bank. They could really use your help.

Help beat back the Reichwing in Wisconsin. If not, your state—and your job—might be next.
 

 

Posted by Richard Metzger
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08.04.2011
03:21 pm
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8G Roland TR-808 USB-Stick
08.04.2011
02:53 pm
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I like this Roland TR-808 Drum Machine flash drive for $39.99 over at Alkota Beats. You can pre-order ‘em now, but they won’t be available until October 1, 2011.

If you have no use for a flash drive, you might be interested in, however, the Roland TR-808 Drum Machine pillow on Dawanda‘s website. The pillow by Softmachines retails for € 99.00 or $140.00.


 
(via Mister Honk)

Posted by Tara McGinley
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08.04.2011
02:53 pm
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Hot soccer fashions of 1970
08.04.2011
02:47 pm
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It’s 1970 and the TV moderator is railing against the boring look of uniforms worn by German soccer teams. Isn’t it about time these fashion-challenged jocks got hip?  Wouldn’t it make the games more exciting? We need color, we need sexier silhouettes, we need nylon and Spandex! And we need Brazilian music and dancing! Yes, yes, yes!
 

Posted by Marc Campbell
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08.04.2011
02:47 pm
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CAPTCHAs to keep idiots out of comment threads
08.04.2011
02:22 pm
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Check it out! It’s like a CAPTCHA IQ test.

If Fox Nation implemented something like this, they’d have zero commenters (unless, of course, they made the wrong answers “right”).


 

 

(via BuzzFeed)

Posted by Tara McGinley
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08.04.2011
02:22 pm
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Pre-World War II marijuana seeds discovered
08.04.2011
01:32 pm
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Redditor Surfbeaver says, “I saw these seeds in an antique shop. They are pre - WWII and the box it was in was marked, “US Department of Agriculture - Seeds of Industry”

I wonder if it’s possible to germinate these seeds? It’s not exactly like this is the Jurassic Park of weed, still I think it would be interesting to get a puff of what the government was growing back then.

(via reddit )

Posted by Tara McGinley
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08.04.2011
01:32 pm
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Illusion: WTF Goat Decal
08.04.2011
12:34 pm
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What better way to freak the hell out of your house guests than with Dan Witz’s What the %$#@? Goat decal.

The WTF Michael “grate” graphic is backed by 1/8” thick plastic that lifts the art piece off the wall giving it a 3-D quality. 4 self-adhesive, removable 3M mounting squares are included for installation.

The decal sells for $30.00 over at Blick.

(via My Modern Metropolis)

Posted by Tara McGinley
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08.04.2011
12:34 pm
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Fake but delightfully appealing celebrity endorsed adverts
08.04.2011
10:51 am
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Anthony is a web / graphic designer and musician who lives in New York. In 2009, Anthony created these rather fine faux adverts on his site Seriously Bleak.

Called Celebrity Endorsed the ads show a selection of strangely alluring and bizarre celebrity endorsed products - I’m all for the Merv Griffen scented trampoline, though several friend’s are torn between Ted Danson’s Siamese hot-dog and Armand Assante’s neck wallet. Whichever is your favorite, I do hope Anthony produces more of these fine celebrity endorsements asap.
 
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“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been stranded at sea and thought “Hey, I’d love some chips an dip right now.” Well now it’s a reality!”
 
Via Seriously Bleak
 
More from Celebrity Endorsed, after the jump…
 

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Posted by Paul Gallagher
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08.04.2011
10:51 am
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